Climbing - England

Ruby Petch

Originally a comp kid until the age of 16 Ruby competed in both local and national comps. Being based in the South West of England,in North Devon she quickly realised that she was surrounded by some amazing rock so decided to pack the comps in, learnt to drive and got outside.

Ruby has been predominantly bouldering outside ever since. In heropinion the South West has some of the best rock in the UK although conditions can be fickle the summer days on the coast are unbeatable.

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Ruby Petch

I seek out the striking lines, this often draws me in to the high aesthetic climbs, some notable climbs include ‘Bad breath’ E6 6B a stunning line in Cornwall with the drop zone being a shallow rockpool and ‘Brainstorm’ 7B+ a classic highball in Albarracin, Spain.
Developing and adventure bouldering is an avenue I have found through being surrounded by a large coastline of potential. Climbing on the Exmoor coast in particular is often overlooked due to its conditions, arduous walkins and unforgiving tides. Walking over an hour to isolated beaches in search of the next project but often finding nothing is all part of the mission. A few of my favourite first accents on the Exmoor coast include ‘The Eye of the Storm’ (7B) a crimpy free hanging prow and ‘Lizard Brian’ (7B) an exposed 7M highball.
Some local classics that I have sent include ‘Excalibur’(8A) at Tintagel, ‘The Revolution is nigh’ (8A) and ‘Corridors of Power’ Hartland (7C). All sent before the age of 19.

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